College of Engineering and Computing: Recent submissions
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An Empirical Investigation of Four Strategies for Serializing Schedules in Transaction Processing
(1992-12-01)A database management system (DBMS) is a very large program that allows users to create and maintain databases. A DBMS has many capabilities. This study will focus on the capability known as transaction management, the ... -
Node Re-Usability in Structured Hypertext Systems
(1992-08-01)When the size of a graph-based hyperdocument exceeds a certain limit, the graph structure gets complicated and causes navigation and document management problems. A simple solution for this problem is the structuring ofthe ... -
Compressed Bit-sliced Signature Files An Index Structure for Large Lexicons
(1999-04-01)We use the signature file method to search for partially specified terms in large lexicons. To optimize efficiency, we use the concepts of the partially evaluated bit-sliced signature file method and memory resident data ... -
Interface-based Programming Assignments and Automatic Grading of Java Programs
(2006-01-01)AutoGrader is a framework developed at Miami University for the automatic grading of student programming assignments written in the Java programming language. AutoGrader leverages the abstract concept of interfaces, brought ... -
Analysis of Signature Generation Schemes for Multiterm Queries In Partitioned Signature File Environments
(1993-05-01)Our analysis explores the performance of three superimposed signature generation schemes as they are applied to a dynamic sigrtature file organization based on linear hashing: Linear Hashing with Superinzposed Signatures ... -
A Methodology for the Implementation and Maintenance Of a Data Warehouse
(1995-12-01)A methodology for the implementation and maintenance of a data warehouse is described. The data warehouse forms the basis for a marketing decision support system for use by a large surgical equipment manufacturer and ... -
"PanaeaMud An Online, Object-oriented Multiple User Interactive Geologic Database Tool"
(1993-12-01)This paper provides an overview of the design, development, and use of the PangaeaMud Database System. Section I gives an introduction to pertinent concepts and discusses previous work in the area. Section I1 is devoted ... -
Investigation of Programming Languages for an Automated Manufacturing System
(1995-07-01)This paper is an investigation of alternative programming languages for use in manufacturing control applications. After reviewing several types of languages, two alternative languages for programming the flexible manufacturing ... -
Concepts and Effectiveness of the Cover Coefficient Based Clustering Methodology for Text Databases
(1987-12-01)An algorithm for document clustering is introduced. The base concept of the algorithm, Cover Coefficient (CC) concept, provides means of estimating the number of clusters within a document database. The CC concept is used ... -
Analysis of Signature Generation Schemes for Multiterm Queries In Linear Hashing with Superimposed Signatures
(1995-12-01)Signature files provide efficient retrieval of data by reflecting the essence of the data objects into bit patterns. Our analysis explores the performance of three superimposed signature generation schemes as they are ... -
Experiments on Tunable Indexing
(1988-04-01)The effectiveness and efficiency of an Information Retrieval (IR) system depends on the quality of its indexing system. Indexing con be used in inverted file systemsor in cluster-based retrieval. In this article, new concept ... -
Dynamic Signature File Partitioning Based on Term Characteristics
(1992-08-01)Signature files act as a filter on retrieval to discard a large number of non-qualifying data items. Linear hashing with superimposed signatures (LHSS) provides an effective retrieval filter to process queries in dynamic ... -
Designing a Publish-Substrate for Privacy/Security in Pervasive Environments
(2006-04-01)The emergence of a multitude of technologies for tracking locations is leading to the design of pervasive location-tracking environments. In order to explore issues in the design of such environments, the University of ... -
Integrated Expert System Development Environment With an Automatic Verification Feature: An Application To Grinding Process
(1994-09-01)The concerns of this Master degree project are the implementations of an expert system development environment and an application to manufacturing. The environment is given the name of IDEA (Integrated expert system ... -
Techniques for the Integration of Existing Tools
(1988-03-01)The purpose of this paper is to explain and demonstrate the advantages of tool integration and the reuse of tools. Several techniques for the integration of existing tools are presented and discussed. These techniques ... -
A Demonstration of Computer Assisted Instruction Using Authorware Professional to Teach Basic Theology
(1996-12-01)The purpose of this thesis is to investigate principles which are basic to Computer Assisted Instruction and how Authorware Professional is able to make use of these principles. A computer assisted instruction module will ... -
Computer Simulation Results from System Dynamics Model of Agriculture System
(1988-01-01)This paper discusses the results of simulation from an extensive System Dynamics model of agriculture system. A computer simulation model is written in Dynamo with System Dynamics techniques to study the complex agriculture ... -
Effect of Tunable Indexing on Term Distribution and Cluster-based Information Retrieval Performance
(1997-01-01)The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of tunable indexing on the structure and information retrieval performance of a clustered document database. The generation of all cluster structures and calculation ... -
Course/Faculty Scheduler
(1995-04-01)The CFS is designed as an automated aid in the creation of course schedules for Miami University's SAN department. The CFS does not create schedules but provides an environment that will ease the task of creating schedule. ... -
Prototyping in a Centralized vs. Client/Server Environment
(1995-05-01)Client/Sewer technology has become a hot topic. It has changed the way we think about systems development and implementation. In this paper a proposed experimental system is used as a test case to help define whether ...